Safety seals are designed to show evidence that a product has not been tampered with. Since these products are used to seal fragile or valuable things, finding a reputable, trustworthy company or distributor is essential. These safety seals are generally considered cheaper to indicate or show evidence of intrusion. So, it is easy to neglect some essential checks when searching for a safety seals distributor in Canada.
Here are a few things one might want to consider:
1. Availability of contact information
The first step to contacting any business enterprise is through their contact information; most times, this information is available on their websites. Some impostors pose as business owners and are trying to defraud people. So you need to be able to find the company’s contact information without a hassle. How readily available is their contact information, such as their phone number, email address, and office address, provided? Can the address be found on Google Maps or another geographical positioning system?
A legit company will not withhold this information.
2. Fraudulent websites and outdated websites
An outdated website shows that the supposed supplier is out of touch. They can also pose security risks, such as cyber-attacks from hackers that could result in the loss and theft of sensitive information.
Also, look out for websites with HTTPS, not HTTP. Websites that run on plain HTTP are usually not secure, while those that run with the HTTPS typically have a padlock appear alongside it, which signifies that it is secure.
3. Profile and history of the company
An experienced distributor or company is a definite yes. A company’s background history and profile are as important as the goods and services you intend to purchase. The background of the company stretches from when it was founded to the years of experience they have acquired in its area of expertise.
4. Reviews
Read reviews of the intended distributor. How positive were the comments of those who had purchased their services? How highly recommended were they? What are the controversies surrounding them? This will give you some insight into what to expect.
5. Do they offer customized services?
It is ideal to put this in the list of inquiries you will be making, especially if you need special customization and adaptation of your safety seals.
There are a lot of companies that produce and manufacture these seals, but only a few are adept with customization and adaptation.
6. Pricing
While you are on the lookout for all the other points mentioned above, you also want to watch out for companies with reasonable pricing, one that you can easily afford.
When the prices are too good to be true, that is a red flag for you to proceed with caution. If the prices are too good to be true, they probably are, and for many reasons, two of which are that they are either using defective products in their productions or are outright scams.
7. CTPAT compliant
Lastly, you also want to determine if your intended distributor complies with the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). This will ensure that they are certified to have conformed to the three independent areas of certification that the CTPAT requires. The use of ISO 17712:2013 certified high security seals for sealing cargo bound for the U.S.
This also proves that your distributor complies with other foreign partnerships, like Canada Border Service Agency. Safety seal distributors in Canada are expected to abide by this and transmit their seal numbers on EDI rail manifests when making a shipment.
Furthermore, you can check if your safety seal distributor is compliant by asking for proof of conformance certificates, which should come from an accredited lab.
Conclusion
In summary, reliable safety seal distributors are transparent and offer high-quality materials used in their production process.
